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we will continue to stand with the people of japan in their greatest hour of need. as we respond to these immediate crises abroad, we also will not let up in our efforts to tackle the pressing challenges facing our country, including accelerating economic growth. that is why, over the weekend, i will be in latin america. one of the main reasons for my trip is to strengthen economic partnerships abroad and to create good jobs at home. latin america is a part of the world where the economy is growing very quickly. where economies grow, so do demands for goods and services. the question is, where are these goods and services going to come from? as president, i want to make sure these products are made in america. i want to open more markets around the world so that american companies can do more business and hire more people. let me explain why this is important. every $1 billion of goods and services we exports supports more than 5000 jobs in the united states. so, the more we sell overseas, the more jobs we create on our shores. that is why last year i set a goal for
we will continue to stand with the people of japan in their greatest hour of need. as we respond to these immediate crises abroad, we also will not let up in our efforts to tackle the pressing challenges facing our country, including accelerating economic growth. that is why, over the weekend, i will be in latin america. one of the main reasons for my trip is to strengthen economic partnerships abroad and to create good jobs at home. latin america is a part of the world where the economy is...
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in light of recent events in japan. the labor leader asks the prime minister for an update in libya and whether arab leaders are still in support of coalition operations there. . . >> will [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2011] >> we will look at this in terms of foreign policy and military equipment as well. i would say that the strategic security review, the whole pred indication of -- predication of it was that we should be able to go anywhere in the world with special focus on things like transport. if there are further lessons to learn, we should learn them. >> as we look at japan and watch their horror unfold it is not just earthquakes and tsunami that can threaten a nuclear reactor. does the prime minister agree that what happened here will have consequences for the nuclear power in the u.k.? >> we want to join the gentle lady in sending our condolences to japan. we must learn everything we can learn, and that's why we are looking at this issue. the stations we have in britain are a different ty
in light of recent events in japan. the labor leader asks the prime minister for an update in libya and whether arab leaders are still in support of coalition operations there. . . >> will [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2011] >> we will look at this in terms of foreign policy and military equipment as well. i would say that the strategic security review, the whole pred indication of -- predication of it was that we should be able to go anywhere in the world with...
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the japanese government publicly that japan asked for help from u.s. forces in japan. are you waiting to provide those assistance? to your second question is, yes. i already told prime minister will provide whatever assistance they need. my understanding is the main assistance we're going to be able to provide them is lift capacity. the ability for us to i think clean in the -- help in the cleanup. obviously when you have a tsunami like this, as well as an earthquake, you have, you know, huge disruptions both in the infrastructure -- you have boats, houses, cars that are washed into main thorough fares. and that requires heavy equipment. so any assistance that we can provide we will be providing. i'm heart broken by this tragedy. i think when you see what's happening in japan, you are reminded that for all our differences in culture or language or religion, that ultimately humanity is one. and when we face these kinds of natural disasters, whether it's in new zealand or haiti or jap japan, then you think about your own family. and you think, how would you feel if you l
the japanese government publicly that japan asked for help from u.s. forces in japan. are you waiting to provide those assistance? to your second question is, yes. i already told prime minister will provide whatever assistance they need. my understanding is the main assistance we're going to be able to provide them is lift capacity. the ability for us to i think clean in the -- help in the cleanup. obviously when you have a tsunami like this, as well as an earthquake, you have, you know, huge...
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in the recent events in japan. labor leader ed miliband as the prime minister for an update on the situation in libya and other arab leaders are still in support of coalition operations there. >> this morning i had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others, and in addition to my duties in the house, i shall have further such meetings later today. >> i thank the prime minister for the answer and associate myself, and all on this side of the house, with his moving tribute to providential crier. the prime minister has taken the right decision to extend the life of the nimrod's and hms cumberland so that our armed forces remain eager to protect in this conflict. he knows the uncertainty we now face, so will he, in due course, extend that rethink of our defense to abilities? >> obviously we should be able to deploy at speed anywhere in the world with flexible on forces with particular emphasis on transport and on things like special forces. i think we did anticipate the sorts of things we're doing now but if there
in the recent events in japan. labor leader ed miliband as the prime minister for an update on the situation in libya and other arab leaders are still in support of coalition operations there. >> this morning i had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others, and in addition to my duties in the house, i shall have further such meetings later today. >> i thank the prime minister for the answer and associate myself, and all on this side of the house, with his moving tribute to...
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caller: who builds a nuclear power plant in japan? host: i am not sure the congressman knows the answer to that. what is your point? caller: something is wrong with the japanese power plant. host: you wonder if an american company build this? guest: i think we will do and -- a report on this to see if we are using the same technology and models. we will look at what we need to do to upgrade. host: we will take a look at that on wednesday. go to our website to check the schedule. next caller. caller: dick cheney, when he was in there, he dealt with the regulatory system. they cannot use the $5,000 on a valve that could have prevented that terrible spill. a half a million dollalv
caller: who builds a nuclear power plant in japan? host: i am not sure the congressman knows the answer to that. what is your point? caller: something is wrong with the japanese power plant. host: you wonder if an american company build this? guest: i think we will do and -- a report on this to see if we are using the same technology and models. we will look at what we need to do to upgrade. host: we will take a look at that on wednesday. go to our website to check the schedule. next caller....
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the scale of the tragedy is staggering, but japan will recover. japan will not stand alone. it has not stood alone. we in the u.s. are close friends with japanese people and i'm very proud of how our country has responded to this crisis and proud of how the nuclear regulatory commission staff has responded. the staff has demonstrated expertise and selflessness of the last 10 days. i applaud their outstanding efforts. the commission will receive an update on the nuclear situation in japan. there will be important lessons learned from the fukushima plant. this meeting of the first of many as we engage to understand the issues and address those issues to ensure the safety of u.s. nuclear power plants. i look forward to working with my partners on the commission to do so. >> thank you. >> thank you, mr. chairman. this is an important meeting. i want to join my colleagues and sending my personal sympathies to the people of japan. the consequences and loss of life are devastating. our thoughts and prayers are with all. i would like to commend the chairman, the executive director o
the scale of the tragedy is staggering, but japan will recover. japan will not stand alone. it has not stood alone. we in the u.s. are close friends with japanese people and i'm very proud of how our country has responded to this crisis and proud of how the nuclear regulatory commission staff has responded. the staff has demonstrated expertise and selflessness of the last 10 days. i applaud their outstanding efforts. the commission will receive an update on the nuclear situation in japan. there...
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ladies and gentlemen, the events in japan do not only mean an unbelieveable catastrophe for japan. they are also a watershed for the entire world for europe and also for germany. i've said it time and again in the past and let me repeat it here today we cannot and must not simply go back to business as usual. and we are not going to revert to business as usual. and the people in germany are not doing that either. and that shows their great interest in all the special broad casts and television -- broadcasts and television about japan and politicianings must not revert to business as usual. the federal government must not revert to business as usual. and has not done so. yes, it remains true -- it remains true such enormous earthquakes and tsunamis as they have hit japan in all probability and according to all scientific expectations are not going to apply to us. and the same is true of health consequences of the nuclear catastrophe in japan. it's not going to apply to germany. in all probability. we are too far removed from the location of the catastrophe. and yes, it remains true.
ladies and gentlemen, the events in japan do not only mean an unbelieveable catastrophe for japan. they are also a watershed for the entire world for europe and also for germany. i've said it time and again in the past and let me repeat it here today we cannot and must not simply go back to business as usual. and we are not going to revert to business as usual. and the people in germany are not doing that either. and that shows their great interest in all the special broad casts and television...
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barrault it in japan. japan does not have trouble raising the funds they need to rebuild their investment. that is very easy for them to do. i think this is driven by speculators. someone says, why do other countries to intervene? japan was concerned about it. this is an easy gesture for the u.s. and other allies to make. this is painless to do, they intervened. it is pretty easy to overcome. this is the right thing to do economically. i don't think that is of much consequence either. i would say outside of japan, there would be some of these isolated supply shortages. >> there was a concern about baby formula. i think the message is that this is not a big economic crisis. this is manageable. people want to focus on the loss of human life. >> what about troop levels. >> the japanese 0 it to themselves. they can't handle this by issuing more debt to their citizens or raising the taxes and their citizens can easily afford to pay it. >> this is not an international debt holding for japan. it does mean realist
barrault it in japan. japan does not have trouble raising the funds they need to rebuild their investment. that is very easy for them to do. i think this is driven by speculators. someone says, why do other countries to intervene? japan was concerned about it. this is an easy gesture for the u.s. and other allies to make. this is painless to do, they intervened. it is pretty easy to overcome. this is the right thing to do economically. i don't think that is of much consequence either. i would...
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the problem in japan is a deep one. it is not like people in the united states have all lot of ideas about how to solve the japanese economic difficulties. the concern here in the united states is growing that we are headed down the same road. we are facing a lot of the same stagnation problems after the financial crisis here that japan has had in adjusting to the one in the 1990's. but they do need some leadership and develop some and that -- effective economic programs. there may be some stimulus to the fact that would come from this. ative effect that may come with this. i have heard no successful idea on how to get the japanese economy growing again at a rapid pace. we are all puzzled about the fundamental problems that hold the growth back. .> there's no boz worth plan >> no, i think the remarkable thing about japan is that 25 years ago, everyone. it did japan for its incredible high rate of saving that they had. that -- everyone pointed to japan for its incredible high right of savings. now it is less than the uni
the problem in japan is a deep one. it is not like people in the united states have all lot of ideas about how to solve the japanese economic difficulties. the concern here in the united states is growing that we are headed down the same road. we are facing a lot of the same stagnation problems after the financial crisis here that japan has had in adjusting to the one in the 1990's. but they do need some leadership and develop some and that -- effective economic programs. there may be some...
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>> coming back from japan, my first story was three mile island. when i got to cbs. i had been there a few months and i had been paralyzed with fear because i watched marvin kalb and all the people that were there. the first thing they gave me to do was a little radio story to write, 30-second radio, and two hours later i was trying to write it. a co-reporter said she threw up the first story. i am speeding up in my car to three mile island and they thought the reactor would blow off. wait a minute,roger mudd is not going. they think i am expendable and that was going through my mind recorded. i covered this story because there was a lot of intricate nuclear information to impart. i would take the list of everybody i could get a hold of. i got every single name of anybody who had ever worked at three mile island. i would call them when i got home and see what they knew. eventually, i worked my way through to some people who told me really what was going on. inside . >> i'm a student at george washington university and a part-time reporter for campus radio. my questio
>> coming back from japan, my first story was three mile island. when i got to cbs. i had been there a few months and i had been paralyzed with fear because i watched marvin kalb and all the people that were there. the first thing they gave me to do was a little radio story to write, 30-second radio, and two hours later i was trying to write it. a co-reporter said she threw up the first story. i am speeding up in my car to three mile island and they thought the reactor would blow off....
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later, a discussion on japan's failing nuclear power plant. live coverage at 10:00 eastern. >> throughout the month of april we will feature the top winners competition. canm what to the winning videos every morning on c-span at 6:50 a.m. eastern. during the program, meet the students who created them. stream all of the winning videos online anytime at studentcam.org. >> if president obama lays out his goals for libya. nato has agreed to take over military operations in libya this week. >> ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states. >> tonight, i would like to update the american people on the international effort that we have lead in libya. what we have done, what we plan to do, and why this matters to us. i want to begin by paying tribute to our men and women in uniform, who once again have acted with courage, professionalism, and patriotism. they have moved with incredible speed and strength. because of them, and our dedicated diplomats, a coalition has been forged and countless lives have been saved. meanwhile, as we speak, o
later, a discussion on japan's failing nuclear power plant. live coverage at 10:00 eastern. >> throughout the month of april we will feature the top winners competition. canm what to the winning videos every morning on c-span at 6:50 a.m. eastern. during the program, meet the students who created them. stream all of the winning videos online anytime at studentcam.org. >> if president obama lays out his goals for libya. nato has agreed to take over military operations in libya this...
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caller: who builds a nuclear power plant in japan? host: i am not sure the congressman knows the answer to that. what is your point? caller: something is wrong with the japanese power plant. host: you wonder if an american company build this? guest: i think we will do and -- a report on this to see if we are using the same technology and models. we will look at what we need to do to upgrade. host: we will take a look at that on wednesday. go to our website to check the schedule. next caller. caller: dick cheney, when he was in there, he dealt with the regulatory system. they cannot use the $5,000 on a valve that could have prevented that terrible spill. a half a million dollar valve could have prevented all of that period was obama supposed to go down there and put it on right after he was elected? guest: the federal government is supposed to oversee its on public lands in the united states. i think ken salazar publicly said there is a new sheriff in town, and i will clean this up. he was lobbying about obama care on the hill. the foc
caller: who builds a nuclear power plant in japan? host: i am not sure the congressman knows the answer to that. what is your point? caller: something is wrong with the japanese power plant. host: you wonder if an american company build this? guest: i think we will do and -- a report on this to see if we are using the same technology and models. we will look at what we need to do to upgrade. host: we will take a look at that on wednesday. go to our website to check the schedule. next caller....
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and for mission is still coming in from japan. these gentlemen have made clear they will incorporate that into how we view safety and security and nuclear energy as a resource. it remains a part of the hesident's energy plan when talks about reaching clean energy standards. as we get more information, that can be incorporated. right now we remain committed to clean energy standards. >> [inaudible] >> do you have nrc people [inaudible] >> we have two technical experts in japan. they are working to provide information to the u.s. embassy and interface with their colleagues. >> from your understanding of the situation with the japanese reactors, will it get worse? >> i don't want to speculate on how this may progress. it is a serious situation. we continue to provide whatever is requested from us by the japanese government. japan is a technically advanced nuclear country. they possess significant resources on their own. >> the president has not seen anything in japan that would change his position? >> this is information still coming
and for mission is still coming in from japan. these gentlemen have made clear they will incorporate that into how we view safety and security and nuclear energy as a resource. it remains a part of the hesident's energy plan when talks about reaching clean energy standards. as we get more information, that can be incorporated. right now we remain committed to clean energy standards. >> [inaudible] >> do you have nrc people [inaudible] >> we have two technical experts in japan....
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the scale of the tragedy is staggering, but japan will recover. japan will not stand alone. it has not stood alone. we in the u.s. are close friends with japanese people and i'm very proud of how our country has responded to this crisis and proud of how the nuclear regulatory commission staff has responded. the staff has demonstrated expertise and selflessness of the last 10 days. i applaud their outstanding efforts. the commission will receive an update on the nuclear situation in japan. there will be important lessons learned from the fukushima plant. this meeting of the first of many as we engage to understand the issues and address those issues to ensure the safety of u.s. nuclear power plants. i look forward to working with my partners on the commission to do so. >> thank you. >> thank you, mr. chairman. this is an important meeting. i want to join my colleagues and sending my personal sympathies to the people of japan. the consequences and loss of life are devastating. our thoughts and prayers are with all. i would like to commend the chairman, the executive director o
the scale of the tragedy is staggering, but japan will recover. japan will not stand alone. it has not stood alone. we in the u.s. are close friends with japanese people and i'm very proud of how our country has responded to this crisis and proud of how the nuclear regulatory commission staff has responded. the staff has demonstrated expertise and selflessness of the last 10 days. i applaud their outstanding efforts. the commission will receive an update on the nuclear situation in japan. there...
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> -- reviews in japan? >> i cannot speak to that id some of the design bases they consider factors, but licensing site reviews,. i don't know >> what i -- wouldn't that be a good thing to know? >> certainly. yes, sir. >> ok, i would suggest hopping right on that. in terms of the cost of nuclear power, how the events -- have the events in the fukushima changed any sense of what the costs of nuclear power is vis-a- vis other sources of electricity? either of you? >> that remains for the results of the nrc evaluation. to the extent that they identify needed changes, that might change the cost equation. i cannot speculate now. >> ok, fine. we have if you reactors -- a few reactors -- we have a very large earthquake and tsunami. are there any reactors in the united states, say, a california, that are built near faults and oceans? or just one ocean? [laughter] >> well, of course there are, and as i mentioned in my previous answer, we do is look at the earthquake history for the plants in california, for example,
> -- reviews in japan? >> i cannot speak to that id some of the design bases they consider factors, but licensing site reviews,. i don't know >> what i -- wouldn't that be a good thing to know? >> certainly. yes, sir. >> ok, i would suggest hopping right on that. in terms of the cost of nuclear power, how the events -- have the events in the fukushima changed any sense of what the costs of nuclear power is vis-a- vis other sources of electricity? either of you?...
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but japan is a highly developed country. it is as technologically did this -- technologically sophisticated as us. it is concerned that similar pacts -- acts could happen here. how do you respond to that concern? >> the trouble facility had no containment vessels. we are looking at what is happening in japan. as you say, they are using more advanced designs. there are a number of reactors in the united states with similar design. we are going to look at what went wrong in terms of the double whammy of the earthquake and the huge tsunami. we will look at our reactors and learn as much as we can so that we can improve the safety. we are always increasing the safety of our reactors and the safety of all our industrial systems. >> two days ago, a number of us wrote to chairman upton requesting that the committee hold a hearing on the safety of nuclear power plant in the united states. the think we should investigate to ensure the safety of our nuclear plants -- do you think we should investigate to ensure the safety of our nucle
but japan is a highly developed country. it is as technologically did this -- technologically sophisticated as us. it is concerned that similar pacts -- acts could happen here. how do you respond to that concern? >> the trouble facility had no containment vessels. we are looking at what is happening in japan. as you say, they are using more advanced designs. there are a number of reactors in the united states with similar design. we are going to look at what went wrong in terms of the...
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italy, ireland, japan, portugal, greece, along with belgium, hury, spain -- canada and portugal and britain -- both have austerity budgets prosed, past, or rejected. portugal -- stephen harper, vote of confidence. what is going on? guest: portugal is next-to-last in the sovereign fiscal some -- greece is last but they have a serious problem, more serious than ours. they also cannot have over 60% of the world's global reserve currency so they have to make tough choices. frankly,hey waited too long. to there are going to end up engaging in a very difficult austerity measures very quickly because they waited too long. here is the key. the night -- united states does not exempt from the laws of prudent finance. if we wait too long we will have to do the same thing -- make dramatic spending cuts, draconian changes in social insurance programs and significant tax increases all of the sudden and ordered to be able to stabilize the markets and restore confidence. we don't have to do that, but we need to start soon if we want to avoid that. host: your conclusion, which you referred to earlier in you
italy, ireland, japan, portugal, greece, along with belgium, hury, spain -- canada and portugal and britain -- both have austerity budgets prosed, past, or rejected. portugal -- stephen harper, vote of confidence. what is going on? guest: portugal is next-to-last in the sovereign fiscal some -- greece is last but they have a serious problem, more serious than ours. they also cannot have over 60% of the world's global reserve currency so they have to make tough choices. frankly,hey waited too...
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as for recovery efforts in japan, the prime minister says that japan as a country will overcome this tragedy, and will recover. as for the fukushima power plant that the situation surrounding the accident is still very grave. in order to overcome this crisis, the police, fire department, self-defense forces, and other groups are all working together, putting their lives on the line, in an attempt to resolve the situation. the prime minister says that he is determined to overcome this nuclear power plant crisis. he is fully determined to resolve the issue, and he is committed to working with the japanese public as well as the -- all of the stakeholders involved to overcome this crisis. the prime minister says that he is committed to bringing back reassurance for the japanese public, and with that resolved in mind, he says that he will continue to plow forward. many nations have offered their condolences. 117 countries and regions, and 29 international organizations have extended their helping hand for providing support and aid. their support activities are taking place on the ground.
as for recovery efforts in japan, the prime minister says that japan as a country will overcome this tragedy, and will recover. as for the fukushima power plant that the situation surrounding the accident is still very grave. in order to overcome this crisis, the police, fire department, self-defense forces, and other groups are all working together, putting their lives on the line, in an attempt to resolve the situation. the prime minister says that he is determined to overcome this nuclear...
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caller: who builds a nuclear power plant in japan? host: i am not sure the congressman knows the answer to that. what is your point? caller: something is wrong with the japanese power plant. host: you wonder if an american company build this? guest: i think we will do and -- a report on this to see if we are using the same technology and models. we will look at what we need to do to upgrade. host: we will take a look at that on wednesday. go to our website to check the schedule. next caller. caller: dick cheney, when he was in there, he dealt with the regulatory system. they cannot use the $5,000 on a valve that could have prevented that terrible spill. a half a million dollar valve could have prevented all of that period was obama supposed to go down there and put it on right after he was elected? guest: the federal government is supposed to oversee its on public lands in the united states. i think ken salazar publicly said there is a new sheriff in town, and i will clean this up. he was lobbying about obama care on the hill. the foc
caller: who builds a nuclear power plant in japan? host: i am not sure the congressman knows the answer to that. what is your point? caller: something is wrong with the japanese power plant. host: you wonder if an american company build this? guest: i think we will do and -- a report on this to see if we are using the same technology and models. we will look at what we need to do to upgrade. host: we will take a look at that on wednesday. go to our website to check the schedule. next caller....
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we can learn a lot from in japan. because of the power necessities, especially that california has had, we have gone back and retrofitted and brought it to a more modern design. we have prolonged the life of our reactors there. we are in need of energy. it's a very difficult situation. the price of gas used going up. coal is somewhat clean, but still pretty dirty. how are we going to get all of that done? that's important in what we did in the stimulus package. we put about 1/3 of that into research in energy and marine conservation -- and green conservation. californians have been on the leading edge with respect to that. host: coming up this morning on c-span, a subcommittee of the house energy and commerce committee will be hearing testimony from energy secretary steven chu and the head of the nuclear regulatory commission. you mentioned some of the details of what's happening in japan at the fukushima plant. we have this graphic from "the wall street journal" that takes us through what is happening at the nuclear
we can learn a lot from in japan. because of the power necessities, especially that california has had, we have gone back and retrofitted and brought it to a more modern design. we have prolonged the life of our reactors there. we are in need of energy. it's a very difficult situation. the price of gas used going up. coal is somewhat clean, but still pretty dirty. how are we going to get all of that done? that's important in what we did in the stimulus package. we put about 1/3 of that into...
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this is the nuclear reactor in japan. according to the associated press, an explosion there destroyed a building housing the reactor. and also there are fears that it could melt down after being hit by the earthquake and tsunami there in japan. again, those reports saying that large amounts of radiation were coming out in the evacuation around the plant expanded. but officials didn't know how dangerous at this time the leak was to people. again that courtesy there from al-jazeera this morning of the plant. now, in related use, there are also reports this morning as far as those who are affected, 1,300 dead, 2,000 people in emergency shelters. as you see there, people waiting on top of buildings to be rescued by various means this morning. this courtesy of n.h.k. and also there and 50,000 emergency crews. we registered in finding out from you in our first 45 minutes this morning if what we were seeing in japan, not only with the disaster, but also in the reaction from the japanese authorities there, could prove threatening
this is the nuclear reactor in japan. according to the associated press, an explosion there destroyed a building housing the reactor. and also there are fears that it could melt down after being hit by the earthquake and tsunami there in japan. again, those reports saying that large amounts of radiation were coming out in the evacuation around the plant expanded. but officials didn't know how dangerous at this time the leak was to people. again that courtesy there from al-jazeera this morning...
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and japan would definitely have an impact on what you are looking at this short term energy outlook. can you tell me if you were to calculate that into your statement here what would have an impact? >> sure. the short term production and price outlook reflected in the testimony is from the outlook which came out a couple of weeks ago and since then we've seen significant fluctuations in oil and gasoline prices. in terms specifically of japan, yesterday in terms of immediate response we have seen the decline in the oil prices which i think most of us with associate to a concerned about to be the decline in the economic activity, immediate decline in the requirement for fuel but also brought sense that there was a hit to japan's economy and has global implications. as of yesterday, the price of oil was down significantly. today it is up again. so in terms of how this shakes out there's a number of things going on right now in the global markets. there is the principal on rest in the middle east and north africa. japan was weighing on that yesterday, but today it seems the resurgence is
and japan would definitely have an impact on what you are looking at this short term energy outlook. can you tell me if you were to calculate that into your statement here what would have an impact? >> sure. the short term production and price outlook reflected in the testimony is from the outlook which came out a couple of weeks ago and since then we've seen significant fluctuations in oil and gasoline prices. in terms specifically of japan, yesterday in terms of immediate response we...
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in the wake of the disaster in japan. they discuss the consumer product safety information database which would allow consumers to report safety problems and read complaints filed by other consumers. and president up america's promise alliance talks about her campaign to reverse rising high- school dropout rates. "washington journal," live at 7:00 a.m. eastern. >> provide coverage of politics, nonfiction books, and american history. it is all available to you on television, radio, on line and social media networks. find our content online through our video library and we take c- span on the road bringing our resources to the community. it is washington your way, this c-span networks. created by cable, provided as a public service. public service.
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let's start with japan. japan is 30% reactors? >> 54 plants in operation at the moment. >> do expect that this will -- they will shut down other plants now? will be a change in energy policy in japan? >> i do not foresee any change in energy policy for the simple reason that japan has to import fuel the side nuclear power. i think they are so concerned about energy security, when there is a somber moment to reflect, they may put in much greater redundancies. these were very old reactors. i cannot to the japanese changing their view towards nuclear power. it is an important export industry for the country. that would add a double whammy as well. >> what conclusion are we likely to draw about nuclear energy in the united states? >> all the people that opposed nuclear power have come out of the woodwork. they are all back. it will have a negative impact in the united states. when i thought we were not going to have a great nuclear expansion before this incident, largely because of the cost of nuclear power in the united states. a new
let's start with japan. japan is 30% reactors? >> 54 plants in operation at the moment. >> do expect that this will -- they will shut down other plants now? will be a change in energy policy in japan? >> i do not foresee any change in energy policy for the simple reason that japan has to import fuel the side nuclear power. i think they are so concerned about energy security, when there is a somber moment to reflect, they may put in much greater redundancies. these were very...
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largely on what has been going on in japan. we are looking at whether or not we should build more nuclear power plants in this country. nothing has happened in japan that is indicative of the underlying safety of the technology. regardless of what is going on in japan, it does not erase the 50 years of safe operation we have had in this country and around the world. there have been a number of highly publicized actions -- the one that the japanese is dealing with right now, chernobyl, the and one, three mile island. no one was hurt or injured as a result of radioactive release. the story in japan is still unfolding. chernobyl was very different from the other two. host: we are speaking with jack spencer from the heritage foundation. we are taking your calls. the numbers are at the bottom of your screen. would you call yourself a supporter of nuclear power? guest: it has great potential. we benefit greatly from it. we should not build one that is economically feasible. if we have the right policy changes to bear and a change in
largely on what has been going on in japan. we are looking at whether or not we should build more nuclear power plants in this country. nothing has happened in japan that is indicative of the underlying safety of the technology. regardless of what is going on in japan, it does not erase the 50 years of safe operation we have had in this country and around the world. there have been a number of highly publicized actions -- the one that the japanese is dealing with right now, chernobyl, the and...
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do you have family in japan? and it didn't matter whether one was an r or one was a d, those concerns were genuine. as i walked over here, a guard asked me, ms. hanabusa, is everything ok at home? it struck me, we are a people and we are always going to be there to help others. we must also look is why hawaii has really been prepared for these kinds of disasters. you know, and i do congratulate both the pacific tsunami warning center as well as our officials back home who did an excellent job preparing. but i'd also like people to consider what it cost and how we're able to come here. remember wh the good senar from hawaii, senator inoue, did that thing, the tsunami warning center and, yes, it was an earmark, he had the foresight as only, for example, like my good colleagues from oregon and people that represent their districts know what that district needs and started way back when with the pacific tsunami warning center. and thatas grown. if you watch the -- if you watched the news this morning you can hear our
do you have family in japan? and it didn't matter whether one was an r or one was a d, those concerns were genuine. as i walked over here, a guard asked me, ms. hanabusa, is everything ok at home? it struck me, we are a people and we are always going to be there to help others. we must also look is why hawaii has really been prepared for these kinds of disasters. you know, and i do congratulate both the pacific tsunami warning center as well as our officials back home who did an excellent job...
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you have the situation in japan. you have a situation with compton. this is a president who said in 2007, if there is an attack on collective bargaining, i will put on my boots and be right there with you. well that was not true. he is not only not there, you barely heard anything from him on that subject really don't know who you will get. when he is on, he is great. he can be a very galvanizing figure. i think sometimes he and his inner circle calculates that it is better for him to hang back. >> what is your sense of who would be his strongest opponent for 2012? >> the energy in the midterms is coming from the tea party but it is hard at this point to figure out who 80 party candidate would be. -- who a tea party candidate would be. mitt romney is not necessarily tea party. on the other hand, you have the strongest of the tea party types which is mike huckabee who says he is not running. the sarah palins of the world are interesting personalities but even polling among republicans, she is not doing well. people don't see her as a presidential candi
you have the situation in japan. you have a situation with compton. this is a president who said in 2007, if there is an attack on collective bargaining, i will put on my boots and be right there with you. well that was not true. he is not only not there, you barely heard anything from him on that subject really don't know who you will get. when he is on, he is great. he can be a very galvanizing figure. i think sometimes he and his inner circle calculates that it is better for him to hang...
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all of them failed in japan. people are saying as far as we have come with the technology, how can all of that failed? what is the future of nuclear power? there has been renewed interest. coal prices are up. there has been renewed interest in renewable energy resources like solar. host: you talked about the difference between what japan and the united states considered safe distances. tell us about the differences in the standards for levels of exposure. tell us what japan and the u.s. considered dangerous. guest: the one i can point to specifically is the iodine 131 in the water. the u.s. and japan are on the same page for that. in terms of levels of exposure in the air, i am not sure what the decimal is on that. from what i understand, we're well below any of those levels on the west coast. host: go ahead caller on a line for democrats. caller: degrees in engineering. i now work in the public policy world. i find in my experience, the majority of the problems are not the technology. is the people we let it run
all of them failed in japan. people are saying as far as we have come with the technology, how can all of that failed? what is the future of nuclear power? there has been renewed interest. coal prices are up. there has been renewed interest in renewable energy resources like solar. host: you talked about the difference between what japan and the united states considered safe distances. tell us about the differences in the standards for levels of exposure. tell us what japan and the u.s....
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what are the lessons from japan? guest: japan is just an awful story. i think what we will see as the immediate crisis fades, politically in the united states is a real renewing of the debate over nuclear power, and whether or not as had been the direction that the country was headed jt before this, we should expand and build new nuclear facilities, and i did review of the comments that the 2012 likely candidates made on nuclear power. there were all incredibly enthusiastic about nuclear power, never been safer, mitt romney in his book that he released last year tald about how he does not understand the crics of nuclear power. it is the safest thing ever and we should embrace it. and frankly president obama was in that place as well, saying in a speech on energy last year that we needed to do more with nuclear power. one wonders whether the japan situation scrambles that political calculation. i do think that at the politicians try to balance this question of reliance on oil from the middle east versus the danger is so obvious in nuclear power, that wil
what are the lessons from japan? guest: japan is just an awful story. i think what we will see as the immediate crisis fades, politically in the united states is a real renewing of the debate over nuclear power, and whether or not as had been the direction that the country was headed jt before this, we should expand and build new nuclear facilities, and i did review of the comments that the 2012 likely candidates made on nuclear power. there were all incredibly enthusiastic about nuclear power,...
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you have the situation in japan the situation in wisconsin. it is the president that said in 2007 that if there is an attack on collective bargaining i will put on my boots and be right there with you. he is not only not there, you barely heard from him on the subject. you do not know who you are going to get. when he is on, he is great. he can be a very galvanizing figure. i think sometimes he and his inner circle calculate for him to hold back and you get this person. >> who would be the strongest opponent for 2012? >> it is an interesting question. the energy in the midterms is coming from the tea party. it is hard to figure out at this point to 80 party candidate would be. -- to figure out who a tea party can it would be. they would call it romney a rhino. huckabee is saying he is not running. the palins of the world are interesting personalities. in the polling, she is not doing well. i do not think people see her as a candid it as much as an interesting personality for the cause. it is interesting to figure out if mr. romney became the c
you have the situation in japan the situation in wisconsin. it is the president that said in 2007 that if there is an attack on collective bargaining i will put on my boots and be right there with you. he is not only not there, you barely heard from him on the subject. you do not know who you are going to get. when he is on, he is great. he can be a very galvanizing figure. i think sometimes he and his inner circle calculate for him to hold back and you get this person. >> who would be...
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leave japan tomorrow? can you confirm? >> that is something that you have to ask the agency for international development. they manage the process. >> there is some skepticism among japanese and americans that they are not getting full information from japanese authorities. i was wondering what you think, as an experienced diplomat. do you feel confident you are getting the information you need and could you paint a picture of the diplomatic relations between the u.s. and japan right now? >> the diplomatic relations are very, very strong. the president has spoken with the prime minister. our ambassador speaks to the foreign minister and senior, other japanese government officials. our military's continued to work with the japanese self-defense forces. our technical experts are working with tokyo electric power. so the relationship is solid. there is information being exchanged all the time. you can never have enough information in a situation like this, but there is an ongoing and very, very positive relat
leave japan tomorrow? can you confirm? >> that is something that you have to ask the agency for international development. they manage the process. >> there is some skepticism among japanese and americans that they are not getting full information from japanese authorities. i was wondering what you think, as an experienced diplomat. do you feel confident you are getting the information you need and could you paint a picture of the diplomatic relations between the u.s. and japan...
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chairman, do you have nrc in japan right now? >> we have two nrc technical experts in japan. they're working to provide information to the u.s. and deceit. -- u.s. embassy. is it as bad as it is going to get? >> i do not want to speculate on how this will progress. i will say this is a serious situation, and we continue to provide whatever assistance is requirerequested from us. i would add that japan is a technically advanced nuclear country, and they possess significant technical resources and capability on their own. >> the president has not seen anything in japan that will lead him to change his position to continue to get power from the nuclear resources in the united states? >> information is still coming in. these gentlemen address the issues of safety and security in the american nuclear program. as more information comes in, it will be evaluated. 20% of our electricity is generated by nuclear power. it is already a major component of our energy in the united states. >> to reiterate, we are an independent regulatory authority, and we always keep the focus, on a day-to
chairman, do you have nrc in japan right now? >> we have two nrc technical experts in japan. they're working to provide information to the u.s. and deceit. -- u.s. embassy. is it as bad as it is going to get? >> i do not want to speculate on how this will progress. i will say this is a serious situation, and we continue to provide whatever assistance is requirerequested from us. i would add that japan is a technically advanced nuclear country, and they possess significant technical...
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japan will recover. we in the u.s. are close friends with the japanese people and we are very proud of how our country has responded to this crisis and how our nuclear regulatory staff has responded as well. boasting expertise and selflessness over the last 10 days, i applaud your efforts. today the commission received an update on the situation in japan. our response and efforts to understand what has happened, there will be important lessons learned from these events. it is essential that they are identified correctly. i expect that this meeting will be the first of many that engages the outstanding issues and addresses those issues to ensure the safety of u.s. nuclear power plants. i look forward to working with my partners in the commission to do so. thank you. >> thank you. this is a very important meeting for the commission and the country. i would like to join my colleagues in extending my personal sympathies to the people of japan. the consequences and the loss of life of the earthquake and tsunami are simply d
japan will recover. we in the u.s. are close friends with the japanese people and we are very proud of how our country has responded to this crisis and how our nuclear regulatory staff has responded as well. boasting expertise and selflessness over the last 10 days, i applaud your efforts. today the commission received an update on the situation in japan. our response and efforts to understand what has happened, there will be important lessons learned from these events. it is essential that...
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japan happened. i went to japan. i stayed up all night and then went to libya. if i did not love the material, i do not know what i would do. >> ask for a raise. [applause] >> my name is a jean claude. i'm a freshman. my question is, in the beginning of your career, being a pioneer for women, the few ever anticipate the amount of success he had acquired thus far? >> you are very kind. i never thought in those terms at all. i did not know where it was selling. i was always just doing a modicum of panic. i remember -- i won't give you his name. he pulled me in one day. he said, are you sure you want to do this because i do not think he will be able to go very far here. i remember looking at him and thinking, that is ok. that is all right. i never saw a career. i just saw what i got to do that day, that year. quite good for you. >> zek -- i am an alum. my question would be, when martin asked where you give your information, you only mentioned u.s. or american base media. is that to say you do not obtain information from foreign based media outlets? >> i do, but i t
japan happened. i went to japan. i stayed up all night and then went to libya. if i did not love the material, i do not know what i would do. >> ask for a raise. [applause] >> my name is a jean claude. i'm a freshman. my question is, in the beginning of your career, being a pioneer for women, the few ever anticipate the amount of success he had acquired thus far? >> you are very kind. i never thought in those terms at all. i did not know where it was selling. i was always just...
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i believe we do not have anything to fear from this deal in japan. i spent some time in japan. they are very wonderful people. i have a lot of respect for them. this earthquake causing this damage, this could happen to any one of our plants, and we would be on the same vote. -- boat. i see there were too many and one location but along with that, nothing wrong with nuclear energy. host: some stories about japan from the morning newspapers. from the money page of "usa today" -- also in the paper today -- expatriates' depart. some companies set up shop in the south. group of seven to intervene to stabilize the value of the yen, the lead story in business day section. below it, the affect of the crisis on u.s. companies. lacking part, gm will close plants. from detroit -- general motors says it will temporarily shut a truck plant in louisiana because it cannot get enough japanese- made parts. looking for the most significant news story in the week in your eyes. alexandria, virginia. lesley, democrat. caller: two things. one is the planned parenthood cutting by the extremists in th
i believe we do not have anything to fear from this deal in japan. i spent some time in japan. they are very wonderful people. i have a lot of respect for them. this earthquake causing this damage, this could happen to any one of our plants, and we would be on the same vote. -- boat. i see there were too many and one location but along with that, nothing wrong with nuclear energy. host: some stories about japan from the morning newspapers. from the money page of "usa today" -- also in...
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paint a picture of japan. caller: i am supposed to -- i suppose that we will start with the nuclear situation. they have started to pour see water on the nuclear reactors to cool them down. remember, there was a dramatic explosion yesterday from hydrogen building up in the first one. >> talk to us about the concerns -- host: talk to us about the concerns. caller: we are getting regular updates from outside the plant. they are peaking as the authorities from inside the vent steam from inside the reactor. it is not clear how long they're staying at elevated levels. expertsen talking to that say that exposure to those highest levels in short. it may not cause serious effects to humans. at the same time there is not much information on radiation levels. to the north of they are detecting elevated levels. japanese media are reporting that there are perhaps 160 people in the media imbecility -- vicinity of the plants that are expected to have some level of radiation poisoning. but it is not clear if they are showing
paint a picture of japan. caller: i am supposed to -- i suppose that we will start with the nuclear situation. they have started to pour see water on the nuclear reactors to cool them down. remember, there was a dramatic explosion yesterday from hydrogen building up in the first one. >> talk to us about the concerns -- host: talk to us about the concerns. caller: we are getting regular updates from outside the plant. they are peaking as the authorities from inside the vent steam from...
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i would say one thing about the earthquake in japan. we do not know what the impacts of the earthquake are inside of the reactor building specifically. that is our most the equivalent -- equipment of interest to us would be located. it may have survived perfectly well and state perfectly functional, or there may be damage that we just do not know about. we need to see what the inspection results are once they have access to the plant. but our reviews for the u.s. include -- it is always very site-specific. for earthquakes, if you're in a very soft soil environment, there is not a very challenging review that is required or analysis that is required on earthquakes. but it might be that you need a storm surge for a hurricane or a storm surge for a tsunami. you do not take every possible current dividend and pile them all together into one evened, so it has done more on and isn't it-by-event basis. >> i think it is more generally, how do we consider separate design bases events -- and do we consider design basis events separately or do we
i would say one thing about the earthquake in japan. we do not know what the impacts of the earthquake are inside of the reactor building specifically. that is our most the equivalent -- equipment of interest to us would be located. it may have survived perfectly well and state perfectly functional, or there may be damage that we just do not know about. we need to see what the inspection results are once they have access to the plant. but our reviews for the u.s. include -- it is always very...
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now you have japan. it's a very cautionary tale for the iranians. you notice brashear as that -- has not opened. i would bet that it's going to be a while before that reactor starts up if it ever does and if they don't have a functioning nuclear power plant, why do they need all these lower enriched uniform for? -- uranium for? that's in favor as well as all the other problems that's going on, the assassinations of nuclear scientists and so on. it definitely could be a factor in suggesting that they might slow down. i don't think they're going to give up their determination to have a program and to say that they have a right to the program. that's a nationalistic issue. that's not going to go away. >> but that's a lesson not just for iran but for the entire middle east given the discussion on proliferation of civilian nuclear activity. >> it could be a great counterproliferation. i mean, it's a horrible cost and one feels terrible for the japanese but it could be really good in terms of all these other countries that supposedly want nuclear power. >
now you have japan. it's a very cautionary tale for the iranians. you notice brashear as that -- has not opened. i would bet that it's going to be a while before that reactor starts up if it ever does and if they don't have a functioning nuclear power plant, why do they need all these lower enriched uniform for? -- uranium for? that's in favor as well as all the other problems that's going on, the assassinations of nuclear scientists and so on. it definitely could be a factor in suggesting that...
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we don't know what happened in japan. i mean we know about the earthquake and tsunami but don't know enough about the systems and what's worked and failed. we need to study and learn and make sure we continue to have safe, reliable, clean nuclear energy in the united states. let me kind of come to a conclusion here by saying this. we republicans need to be careful as we talk about cutting spending. as we talk about not raising taxes. in fact new jersey my view i would propose cutting taxes. today, in the united states. today in the world, we have a global battle for capital and money. yet because of our mistake in tax code we have a trillion dollars of u.s. money stranded overseas belonging to our mult-nation corporations that's sitting. and it's either going to sit there or it's going to be invested information remember economies like europe, asia and south america. we need to repay try it that trillion dollars. we need to bring this money home. brig it home tax free. that money is not coming home. we need that money to
we don't know what happened in japan. i mean we know about the earthquake and tsunami but don't know enough about the systems and what's worked and failed. we need to study and learn and make sure we continue to have safe, reliable, clean nuclear energy in the united states. let me kind of come to a conclusion here by saying this. we republicans need to be careful as we talk about cutting spending. as we talk about not raising taxes. in fact new jersey my view i would propose cutting taxes....
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and now you have had japan. it is a very cautionary tale for the iranians. bashir has not opened. there were problems with the fuel rods, some say sabotage of the pumps. i think it will be awhile before the reactor starts up, if it ever does. if they do not have a functioning power plant, what did they mine all of the -- in range all the or uranium for? -- what did dave enrich all of the uranium for? it could be a factor in projecting that they might slow down. i do not think they will give up their determination on those who have a program and to say that they have a right to the program. that as a nationalistic issue. they will not go away. >> that is a lesson not just for iran but for the entire middle east. >> hit could be a great counter- proliferation -- it is a horrible cost and terrible for the japanese, but it could be good for the other countries that supposedly want nuclear power. >> there was a question right there. >> mislaid and regent -- ms. slavin, with pakistan have more pakistan -- with pakistan have more influence in afghanistan? >> delete pakistan has more of a
and now you have had japan. it is a very cautionary tale for the iranians. bashir has not opened. there were problems with the fuel rods, some say sabotage of the pumps. i think it will be awhile before the reactor starts up, if it ever does. if they do not have a functioning power plant, what did they mine all of the -- in range all the or uranium for? -- what did dave enrich all of the uranium for? it could be a factor in projecting that they might slow down. i do not think they will give up...
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the other ambassador was appointed to serve as our ambassador to japan. he did so with distinction from 2001 to 2005. it is this service that inspired as far lecture series. two other people who i like to mention -- they are sitting at the head table. was appointed to serve as our ambassador to japan. he did so with distinction from 2001 to 2005. it is this service that inspired as far lecture series. two other people who i like to mention -- they are sitting at the head table. they are native of iraq. i am pleased to say that they are meeting for the first time and not still. and led to a they now make knox build their home. we are fortunate. it is through their good bodices that we had the pleasure to welcome the ambassador samir suaiidai to the university of tennessee. thank you for this. you see a little pamphlets with the united states constitution. this has been made available. it is very generous. i've been talking with them. our plan will be to add to our collection the bill of rights of the republic of iraq as well. we think that'll be a fitting
the other ambassador was appointed to serve as our ambassador to japan. he did so with distinction from 2001 to 2005. it is this service that inspired as far lecture series. two other people who i like to mention -- they are sitting at the head table. was appointed to serve as our ambassador to japan. he did so with distinction from 2001 to 2005. it is this service that inspired as far lecture series. two other people who i like to mention -- they are sitting at the head table. they are native...
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he saw the videos in japan. you get the idea of a six-foot wall of water rushing in, and how devastating that could be. we also have folks in hawaii that went into the governor's eoc as he was activating and evacuating his toes. the process really comes back to in the critical moments when we think that there may be an even -- we knew a major earthquake had occurred, so we knew the tsunami risk was there. we have the forecast, but we did not know what the impact would be. we began moving supplies, based upon what we projected. it was the worst case impact. again, it is a process that says we have to understand and be in close contact with our warning sitters -- warning centers, state partners, and we are doing this as a team. we are talking to the admiral in case we need more resources. anything they are concerned about, anything they need to adjust, so the process comes back to the heart of what you have tried to get to. fema had to be more agile, be able to build a better team, recognize there's a lot more cap
he saw the videos in japan. you get the idea of a six-foot wall of water rushing in, and how devastating that could be. we also have folks in hawaii that went into the governor's eoc as he was activating and evacuating his toes. the process really comes back to in the critical moments when we think that there may be an even -- we knew a major earthquake had occurred, so we knew the tsunami risk was there. we have the forecast, but we did not know what the impact would be. we began moving...
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that's look at japan. maybe we should think about this a minute. in japan, they have the devastation. all the other countries are sending help. oh, but guess what? you did not hear people from egypt, iran, afghanistan, anybody like that sending any help to those people. but we spend billions of our budget for those other countries. so wake up, america. let's get some money back into those countries. host: moving on to albuquerque, new mexico. kenny, a democrat. caller: thank you for taking my call. some really good debate going on this money. i agree with my republican colleagues there, i cannot wait to see ron paul trying to get around to the debate, because it is interesting how they lock him out in the past. also talking about entitlement spending, i think we should address some of the subsidies going to oil companies if you want to be serious about balancing the budget. i think what the gridlock is showing in washington is that we desperately need a third party. that is when we n come together as americans and get our best ideas to solve these
that's look at japan. maybe we should think about this a minute. in japan, they have the devastation. all the other countries are sending help. oh, but guess what? you did not hear people from egypt, iran, afghanistan, anybody like that sending any help to those people. but we spend billions of our budget for those other countries. so wake up, america. let's get some money back into those countries. host: moving on to albuquerque, new mexico. kenny, a democrat. caller: thank you for taking my...
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apparently, they will love the buick in japan. if you could clarify those two things, have a great day, both of you. host: hang on aligned. i want to come back to you. guest: thank you for the question. one of the things is we still import a lot of energy. primarily for automobiles. one of the ways that we as a country begin to import less is through better energy policy because if we are more energy efficient, automobiles, using less power, just in terms of our energy mix, it is one of the things that is driving imports. i was trying to make that point. it is harder to -- we are not going to buy less televisions or start making closing wednesday are low value added jobs. in terms of the buicks, it is one of the best selling american cars in china right now. we were closely with united states trade representative ron kirk and our commerce secretary to make sure if there is a level playing field. we are advocating and working strongly to enforce trade agreements so there is a level playing field so when american companies compete,
apparently, they will love the buick in japan. if you could clarify those two things, have a great day, both of you. host: hang on aligned. i want to come back to you. guest: thank you for the question. one of the things is we still import a lot of energy. primarily for automobiles. one of the ways that we as a country begin to import less is through better energy policy because if we are more energy efficient, automobiles, using less power, just in terms of our energy mix, it is one of the...
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an update on the earthquake today in japan, 8.9 a earthquake in japan. authorities in north which japan said they cannot reach an area among the coast where 200 or 300 people were killed. they say the roads are too badly damaged. meanwhile here in the u.s., fema administrator said at this point damage to the u.s. seems to be limited and centered on irina's and boats and roads near the water. most is likely to be private property. the government is ready to assist should state officials call for assistance. he was supposed to be at a hearing today on capitol hill on the national flood insurance program that insures more than 5 million homes in the u.s. and is $18 billion in debt. a house subcommittee earlier today looked at the reasons behind the debt and what changes could be made to the program. the hearing from earlier today is one hour and 40 minutes. subcommittee on insurance, housing and community opportun we start that i'd like to take a minute to express the deepest sympathy for the people of japan as they cope with the aftermath of this terrible
an update on the earthquake today in japan, 8.9 a earthquake in japan. authorities in north which japan said they cannot reach an area among the coast where 200 or 300 people were killed. they say the roads are too badly damaged. meanwhile here in the u.s., fema administrator said at this point damage to the u.s. seems to be limited and centered on irina's and boats and roads near the water. most is likely to be private property. the government is ready to assist should state officials call for...
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let's use an example of japan. when something of that magnitude hits, the international community gets involved. we send resources. how do we budget for federally unexpected disasters? guest: first of all, our foreign aid budget is 01% of our total expenditures. i believe with many of the new members of congress that we should be evaluating every program, cutting out waste, fraud, and abuse. certainly there are programs that may not be as efficient as others. even in the foreign aid program when i was the chair and ranking member, we worked together in a bipartisan way to make sure there was oversight. we are sending billions of dollars to afghanistan, billions of dollars to pakistan. the total budget is only 1%. i got a deep, black. about the $3 billion that was on a palette going from afghanistan. i immediately held up all that money until we came to a conclusion and an understanding as to where that money came from and where it was going. we provide excellent oversight on our foreign aid budget and weekends to d
let's use an example of japan. when something of that magnitude hits, the international community gets involved. we send resources. how do we budget for federally unexpected disasters? guest: first of all, our foreign aid budget is 01% of our total expenditures. i believe with many of the new members of congress that we should be evaluating every program, cutting out waste, fraud, and abuse. certainly there are programs that may not be as efficient as others. even in the foreign aid program...
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it is not only japan. japan unfortunately has many more of these cases. we're also concerned about south korea and many other countries in asia. our special adviser hosted a meeting for all of our chief submissions from asian countries to encourage that this be put on the top of the list. with respect to the pending cases, it is my belief that if we can get the conventions approved, we will have a stronger argument on the pending cases. i think there will be a recognition that japanese society has changed its views about how the cases should be handled. i think that will open more possibilities for the families that are unfortunately suffering from the adoption of their children. with respect to china, the one child policy, forced abortion, forced sterilization -- >> i am sorry. thank you so much. mr. ackerman, the ranking member of the committee on southeast asia is recognized for five minutes. >> just when it was getting good. it seems like just yesterday the faceless, frustrated for a vendor devoid of a future set himself on fire. now, tomorrow ain't w
it is not only japan. japan unfortunately has many more of these cases. we're also concerned about south korea and many other countries in asia. our special adviser hosted a meeting for all of our chief submissions from asian countries to encourage that this be put on the top of the list. with respect to the pending cases, it is my belief that if we can get the conventions approved, we will have a stronger argument on the pending cases. i think there will be a recognition that japanese society...